Abstract

Though grilse weighing from 31bs. to 71bs. have duringthe last four years been taken in the Derwent, how is it thatno mature salmon, that is, fish weighing from 151bs. to 301bs.,have been captured? This is a question frequently askedboth here and in the neighbouring colonies, but it will benecessary before attempting to answer it to refer to what isknown of the early life history of the salmon in Europe andTasmania.

In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.